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Recipe card for Winter Fruit Salad

Festive Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing

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Embrace the winter season with this vibrant and refreshing fruit salad, featuring a medley of juicy seasonal fruits like pomegranate seeds, oranges, pears, and cranberries. Drizzled with a creamy cinnamon vanilla dressing, this salad is the perfect blend of sweet and spice, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. The crispness of the pears, the burst of pomegranate, and the tang of cranberries are all elevated by the warm, comforting notes of cinnamon and vanilla. A light yet satisfying dessert or side dish, this fruit salad is as beautiful as it is delicious, making it an ideal addition to your holiday table or a cozy winter brunch. This recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to brighten up even the chilliest of days.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 2 pears, cored and diced
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup green grapes, halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: Peel and segment the oranges, core and dice the pears, and halve the grapes. Combine all prepared fruits (oranges, pears, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and grapes) in a large bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, orange juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine and serve: Pour the cinnamon vanilla dressing over the fruit salad and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with chopped pecans (if using). Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy this winter fruit salad with cinnamon vanilla dressing as a refreshing dessert or side.

Notes

For a richer dressing, substitute full-fat Greek yogurt. If you don’t have maple syrup, honey can be used as a substitute. To prevent browning, toss the diced pears with a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad. This fruit salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg
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